Procuring Contract Security – Why it's Different from Temporary Staffing

Security is an essential part of your business and should reflect the distinct dynamics of your particular industry. The unique culture of every organization demands a professional program that aligns security solutions and original ideas to a company's vision and mission. This requires a dedicated team of security professionals who recognize the importance of your culture and will work hard to protect your brand.

The flexible services and valuable skill sets that staffing firms provide on a temporary or contingent basis should never be confused with contract security services. They are quite different. 

Here are just five reasons why:

1. Emergency Management and Planning

A tenured security team will respond quickly and appropriately during emergencies. Their site-specific training, familiarity with your employees, visitors and their surroundings are invaluable to a facility’s safety and security.

2. Mission Critical Support

A tenured team understands the importance of your unique company culture. They are knowledgeable of your industry and can provide services that are critical to client-specific needs. 

3. A Reliable Presence

A consistent, visible, uniformed security team promotes trust. These security officers are adept at deterring crime and working with employees to solve challenges, thus helping to increase the satisfaction and productivity of your own workforce.

4. Conduits for Change

When a professional security staff is in place for an extended period, they will be the first to "say something" when they "see something," improving the quality of your security operations. These team members have a shared interest in your success and are ready to offer necessary recommendations to further enhance your environment.

5. Brand Ambassadors

Highly trained security officers, armed with the knowledge of your company mission, values and vision, will understand how to represent your brand. A customized security program, executed by professional, committed security officers, will certainly enhance your company’s image, thereby delivering much more value.

An engaged security team who takes ownership of their responsibilities and becomes an integral part of your operation will maintain a safe and secure environment, becoming a true partner in your success. Learn more about Procuring a Quality Security Program.
 

  About the Author
  Catherine King was a Senior Vice President, Allied Universal Recruiting and Staffing Services.